Maryam Afshari
Maryam Afshari (sometimes credited as Mariam Afshari) is an Iranian actress who has gained recognition for her work in contemporary Iranian cinema. While extensive biographical details about her early life are not widely available, her recent prominent role in Jafar Panahi's Palme d'Or-winning film, "It Was Just an Accident" (2025), has brought her to international attention.In "It Was Just an Accident," she portrays Shiva, a wedding photographer who is also a former prisoner seeking to confirm the identity of a man believed to be their shared torturer. Her performance in this critically acclaimed film contributes significantly to the movie's exploration of trauma, memory, and justice within the context of Iranian society.Beyond "It Was Just an Accident," Maryam Afshari has also appeared in other Iranian films, demonstrating her versatility as an actress. Her filmography includes roles in "Subtraction" (2022), "Dar Jostojooye Zan" (2021), and "Cold Sweat" (2018), as well as TV series like "Savad Yaran" (2023) and "Saffron" (2016).
